The physics of the pedal harp
Harps of the global village
Painting with sound in the symphony orchestra
Harps in pop, jazz, and the future
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maestro Harps in Modern Music
Strap on the Silhouette and plug it in, we're rocking thirty-three strings on the go!
maestro Friendly cartoon characters demonstrate how Dorothy Ashby plays her vibrant jazz pedal harp
maestro Spot the hidden harps to discover how they work and fit into the symphony orchestra.
Space tribute: In 1986, after astronaut Ronald McNair died in the Challenger disaster, his friend Jean-Michel Jarre performed a live laser-harp tribute to honor him.
A harp designed for electronic amplification, typically featuring individual pickups for each string. Deborah Henson-Conant popularized this instrument in modern jazz-pop and rock performances.
Which Swiss harpist won a Grammy Award in 1987 for his electric, new-age harp music?
maestro Swiss musician Andreas Vollenweider pioneered the modern electroacoustic harp.
What electronic component allows an electric harp to plug into amplifiers and effects pedals?
Which French electronic music pioneer made the laser harp famous in his massive live concerts?
Which modern music genre frequently samples Dorothy Ashby's soulful jazz harp recordings?